giraffe UK /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/US /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ noun5 •A ruminant in the genus Giraffa of the African savannah with long legs, a highly elongated neck, yellow fur patterned with dark spots typically in the form of a network, and two or more horn-like projections called ossicones; the tallest living animal.A group of giraffes is called a tower. — 2019 •(informal) A very tall individual. •(informal, offensive) A very tall woman. •(slang) A laugh.Are you having a giraffe?! •A giraffe unicycle. formsgiraffes